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Sting has postponed three US concerts and canceled an awards show due to illness.
In one statement Posting on Instagram on Wednesday, the British rock legend said “with deep regret” he had canceled his appearance at Thursday’s Boss Magazine Awards following his doctor’s advice.
The Golden Globes and Grammy winner has also rescheduled a concert in Phoenix from January 24 to June 1 and another show in Wheatland, California from January 26 to May 28.
Finally, a performance for the Cherry Tree Music Company’s 20th anniversary will now take place on May 29, according to the statement.
“Fans should retain their tickets for the postponed shows, as they will be honored on the new dates,” it read.
“Sting sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks fans for their understanding.”
The artist, born Gordon Sumner, is a former member of the English rock band The Police, best known for songs such as “Every Breath You Take”, “Message in a Bottle” and “Roxanne”.
As a solo performer, Sting has released 14 studio albums and won 11 Grammys.
In February 2022, he sold his career’s music catalog to Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), one of the most recent moves by artists seeking to monetize their work, Reuters reported at the time.
The deal included all of Sting’s solo work as well as songs written during his time as a member of the Police.
